Nike

Nike, Inc. designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products worldwide. The company offers various categories of shoes, including running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired urban shoes, and children?s shoes. It also provides shoes for aquatic activities, baseball, bicycling, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and various athletic and recreational uses. In addition, the company offers sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, athletic bags, and accessory items. Further, it provides a line of performance equipment, including socks, sport balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and various equipments designed for sports activities under the NIKE brand name, as well as markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. Additionally, it offers licenses to produce and sell NIKE brand swimwear, team sports apparel, training equipment, children?s clothing, electronic devices, eyewear, golf accessories, and belts. Nike, Inc. also markets its products under the brand names of Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, John Varvatos, Jack Purcell, Cole Haan, Bragano, and Hurley. The company sells its products to retail accounts, through stores, independent distributors, and licensees, as well as through its Website, nikestore.com. As of May 31, 2008, it operated 296 retail stores in the United States and 260 retail stores internationally. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Nike press releases

The Nike Free has been a fan favorite for years. The way it strengthens your feet, offers supreme comfort and weights next to nothing, it’s no wonder. But did you know Nike pioneered the barefoot-style running shoe craze of today more than a decade ago?
The Nike Free story started like many stories at Nike. It was born out of curiosity, innovation and a relentless drive to seek out new ways to help our athletes. In 2000, after traveling to Stanford University and observing their distance team...

Help Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagan go the distance by sending tweets of encouragement - #MAKEITCOUNT.
This Saturday, Houston will take center stage as 281 of the fastest qualifying marathon runners in the country vie for one of six spots (three women and three men) on the U.S. Marathon team. For the first time ever, both the women’s and men’s races will take place in the same city on the same day at the same time for what’s sure to be an electrifying event. The race will...

No Purchase Required to Enter or Win. Must be a legal US resident to enter.
1. Who is eligible?
This Sweepstakes is open only to legal US residents who are eighteen (18) or older at time of entry, not currently or planning to be on a high school or college sports team, and a member of NIKE+. Employees of NIKE USA, Inc., its parent company, NIKE, Inc., their subsidiaries and affiliates, or of other companies associated with the promotion of the Sweepstakes, as well as the immediate family...

Have you ever felt as though you run quicker at night? Like the streetlights are whizzing by abnormally fast, you’re suddenly running at an world class marathon pace and yet you don’t feel as though you’re exerting more energy than normal? No, you haven’t entered a galactic warp. What is actually at play, however, is rooted in psychology—beyond just delusions of grandeur.
Consider this: our perception of speed and self-movement are largely based on external visual cues...

The road to the Nike Cross High School Nationals has been a grueling journey of proverbial ups and downs as well as literal hills and muddy recesses. Over 8,500 elite cross-country runners and teams have competed in regional races to qualify for a coveted spot in the finals in Portland, Oregon on December 3rd. There, they’ll be racing for the title of the best high school harrier and team in the country.
This past weekend, all eyes were on Wappingers Falls, NY for two of the last regional races...

We did a (late night) call for submissions asking you to submit your nocturnal running photos. Naturally, we got some mind-glowingly good masterpieces that we couldn’t help but share. Here are the nighttime highlights. One caution: even more word play coming your way. Keep running and keep the pics coming on Instagram.#RUNINTHEDARK
Blinded by the light. (Submitted by ShellyRuns)
Pounding the pavement. Makes you want to get up and go.(Submitted by cambos03)
A stunning snap that...

Help Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagan go the distance by sending tweets of encouragement - #MAKEITCOUNT.
This Saturday, Houston will take center stage as 281 of the fastest qualifying marathon runners in the country vie for one of six spots (three women and three men) on the U.S. Marathon team. For the first time ever, both the women’s and men’s races will take place in the same city on the same day at the same time for what’s sure to be an electrifying event. The race will...

The road to the Nike Cross High School Nationals has been a grueling journey of proverbial ups and downs as well as literal hills and muddy recesses. Over 8,500 elite cross-country runners and teams have competed in regional races to qualify for a coveted spot in the finals in Portland, Oregon on December 3rd. There, they’ll be racing for the title of the best high school harrier and team in the country.
This past weekend, all eyes were on Wappingers Falls, NY for two of the last regional races...

There’s a certain thrill associated with running after dusk. It’s just you, your focus and the night. With the winter daylight quickly waning, more of us will be hitting the streets post-sunset. And, as they say, it’s always better to be safe than sorry—so be smart and follow these important 8 safety tips for nighttime running.
1. Brighter is Better
Make sure you can be seen. Avoid dark-colored clothing and opt for bright, high-visibility colors and special workout attire...

Click to join Nike Day vs. Night Challenge. No Purchase Required to Enter or Win. Must be a legal US resident to enter.
1. Who is eligible?
This Sweepstakes is open only to legal US residents who are eighteen (18) or older at time of entry, not currently or planning to be on a high school or college sports team, and a member of NIKE+. Employees of NIKE USA, Inc., its parent company, NIKE, Inc., their subsidiaries and affiliates, or of other companies associated with the promotion of the...

Click to join Nike Day vs. Night Challenge. No Purchase Required to Enter or Win. Must be a legal US resident to enter.
1. Who is eligible?
This Sweepstakes is open only to legal US residents who are eighteen (18) or older at time of entry, not currently or planning to be on a high school or college sports team, and a member of NIKE+. Employees of NIKE USA, Inc., its parent company, NIKE, Inc., their subsidiaries and affiliates, or of other companies associated with the promotion of the...

On November 6th, Lauren Fleshman plans to go the distance (26.2 miles, to be exact). Fleshman will toe the line with some of the world’s best long distance runners, as she debuts in her first-ever marathon in New York City. Fleshman, a two-time USATF 5000-meter champion, believes that taking on the long distance race will help make her an even fiercer competitor in her event, come the 2012 Summer Games. We wish Lauren the best of luck conquering New York City’s five boroughs and getting...

UK pop sensation Ellie Goulding has two passions: music and running.
Ellie loves to run, but while she’s been touring the world over the past few months, she’s also been using Nike+ to train for Run To The Beat – London’s music half marathon.
We’ve been following Ellie around the world, documenting her runs, her training style and her music. The full film comes out on Monday - take a look at the trailer now.
The soundtrack to the film is the Jakwob remix of...

Put some street in your stride with the newly launched LunarGlide+ 3 City Pack. Inspired by 5 of the world’s greatest marathon metropolises, the limited edition release includes Peking (aka Beijing), Berlin, Chicago, New York City and San Francisco (abbreviated as “NWM” for the official Nike Women’s Marathon). Each shoe channels the unique energy of its urban influence, featuring a one-of-a-kind mural by a local artist. It’s a visual (and agile) homage to their vibrant...

OFFICIAL RULES FOR THE NIKE+ “NIKE WOMEN’S MARATHON RACE DAY CHALLENGE” SWEEPSTAKES
No Purchase Required to Enter or Win. Must be a legal US resident to enter.
1. Who is eligible?
This Sweepstakes is open only to legal US residents who are eighteen (18) or older at time of entry, not currently or planning to be on a high school or college sports team, and a member of NIKE+. Employees of NIKE USA, Inc., its parent company, NIKE, Inc., their subsidiaries and affiliates, or of...

OFFICIAL RULES FOR THE NIKE+ “NIKE WOMEN’S MARATHON RACE DAY CHALLENGE” SWEEPSTAKES
No Purchase Required to Enter or Win. Must be a legal US resident to enter.
1. Who is eligible?
This Sweepstakes is open only to legal US residents who are eighteen (18) or older at time of entry, not currently or planning to be on a high school or college sports team, and a member of NIKE+. Employees of NIKE USA, Inc., its parent company, NIKE, Inc., their subsidiaries and affiliates, or of...

In 2003 Paula Radcliffe ran the London Marathon in a world record time of 2:15:25. Now, 7 years later, the IAFF plans to instate a rule that will retroactively strip her of world record, because she ran with male pacemakers.
In the eyes of Nike, male pacemakers or not, Radcliffe earned her title when she shattered her own world record by nearly two minutes. Nike athletes Chris Solinsky, Lauren Fleshman, Dathan Ritzenhein, and Ashton Eaton already have Radcliffe's back and we hope that you will join...

Time to Vote ladies! Nike is looking for 8 stylish ladies to form our Runway Crew at the Nike Women’s Marathon this year and voting is now underway.
Head to the Runway Crew tab the Nike Women’s Marathon facebook page and upload your run style or show some love to the girls you think are on the fast track to becoming part of our crew!
To make the final eight, these girls will have to catch the attention of our ultra-chic, expert judges who make up the Runway Entourage. They’ll be...

No Purchase Required to Enter or Win. Must be a legal US resident to enter.
1. Who is eligible?
This Sweepstakes is open only to legal US residents who are eighteen (18) or older at time of entry, not currently or planning to be on a high school or college sports team, and a member of NIKE+. Employees of NIKE USA, Inc., its parent company, NIKE, Inc., their subsidiaries and affiliates, or of other companies associated with the promotion of the Sweepstakes, as well as the immediate family...

Serious Style? Prove it.
Nike Sportswear is issuing a challenge to all you stylish runners out
there. You know who you are. You’re the girl who matches her laces with
the trim on your Tempo Shorts. The girl who has a vintage Windrunner for
every day of the week. Think you’ve got what it takes to be picked as
one of eight members of the Nike Women’s Marathon Runway Crew? Show us!
Head to the Runway Crew tab the Nike Women’s Marathon facebook page,
and upload your run...